Bird-X Super BirdXPeller Pro User manual

PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
Your complete Super BirdXPeller PRO kit includes a con-
trol unit, power adapter, battery cable with clips and four
speakers. Open the control unit by lifting the two latches
on the side of the enclosure.
Prior to operation, route the speakers and power cables
from their respective jacks on the control panel down
through the slotted rubber grommet in the lower part of
the enclosure, as shown in Figure 1.
IMPORTANT: Be certain that the power
switch is in the OFF position and the vol-
ume control is set to the minimum (LOW)
volume level (counterclockwise) as shown
in Fig. 2 while plugging the speaker and
power cords into the control unit.
INSTALLATION
Important safety-related information:
a) Do not install the device during rain or snow
conditions.
b) Installation shall be made in such a way that a
power supply and the internal part of the control unit
never be subjected to water or snow.
c) Note that a power supply powered from 230 VAC
is intended for indoor use only.
1) Use the mounting hardware (included) to mount the
control unit box to a wall, post or other vertical surface.
2) Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet or attach
the battery clip assembly to a 12V battery. The other
end of the cable should already be plugged into the
power jack located below POWER on the front panel of
Digital Bird Repeller
play all of the speakers, but one at a time. (If the Random
Operation Switch is turned ON, then the speakers will
play one at a time in a random order. If the Random
Switch is OFF, they will play in a sequential order. To
operate the unit for Speaker Operation, set Switch 6 in
Mode Settings as follows:
Switch 6 Mode
OFF One speaker at a time
ON All speakers at one time
PROGRAMMING EXAMPLE
Recording Switches: Results:
1, 3, 5 and 6 to “ON” position Plays Sounds 1, 3, 5 & 6
Mode Switches:
1 = “OFF” position Time Off Interval is set to
2 = “ON” position Medium, every 1 to 4 minutes
3 = “ON” position Operates during daylight
4 = “OFF” position hours only
5 = “ON” position Sounds in random, non-sequential order
6 = “ON” position All speakers broadcast simultaneously
VOLUME CONTROL
The unit has a volume control dial on the front panel
of the unit. Turning the dial toward low will result in
reduced sound output and rotating the dial toward
high will result in an increase in sound output.
CAUTION: Take care when turning the dial since the unit may be in
an inactive state when the dial is rotated. It could then reactivate at
a very high level of sound which could be painful to your ears.
POWER SWITCH
The power switch enables the unit to operate. Slide the
switch to the ON position to start the unit. If you turn the
unit OFF, be sure to leave it off for about 30 seconds
before turning it back on to allow the electronics to prop-
erly reset. To fully disconnect the unit, unplug the power
adapter from the electrical outlet or disconnect the battery
cable from the 12-volt battery.
TROUBLESHOOTING
300 North Elizabeth Street • Chicago, IL 60607
ph. [phone] • fax [phone]
Toll Free US & Canada 800-662-5021
www.bird-x.com • [email protected]
EPA Est. No. 075130-OR-001
Fig. 2
SUPER BIRDXPELLER PRO #1 INSTRUCTIONS P/N #655-0056-00 (Rev. D)
Fig. 1
Slotted Rubber Grommet
This Super BirdXpeller PRO unit is warranted against
defects in material and workmanship for six months
from date of purchase (extended warranty available).
Bird-X will replace or repair, provided defect occurs
under normal use. Returns accepted only with autho-
rization from our Chicago office.
Limited Warranty
PROBLEM
Unit is on,
but no sound is heard
Unit is on, but plays the
same bird over and over,
regardless of settings
Unit is not operating
properly in the
DAY or NIGHT mode
Unit does not function
properly when connected
to a 12 volt battery
• Check volume settings
• Check time of operation settings.
• Check that at least one bird is
selected to play.
• Double check Mode switch
settings
• Make sure photocell is not
obstructed.
• Make sure the photocell is not
affected by bright lights in either
the front or the back of the unit.
• Check battery condition
• Turn power switch on the unit to
the OFF position. Reconnect the
battery, wait 30 seconds, then
switch the unit back on
SOLUTION
• Reset the unit by turning it off for
30 seconds and then back on.
Product success takes time to build. Bird and pest habits may take
several days or weeks to break. Follow all suggestions for maximum
efficacy. "Instant" tests do not replicate natural conditions and give
no indication of the unit's success with the infestation.
Bird-X, Inc. has been recognized worldwide as the bird control x-perts
for 40 years. We have become experts through extensive experience
and research. As a result, we are happy to analyze problems and
make reommendations based on each customer’s specific situation
and needs. In addition, we provide the following recommendations
for greatest success, even before activating the repeller.
Remove inducements. Clean the area of all evidence of birds: nests,
fledglings, droppings, dead birds, and the residential scent. Because
birds and their droppings can carry many diseases, use extreme
caution when removing them. Do not breathe or come into direct
contact with them. If you have questions about how to do this safely,
consult an expert. (Adult birds are likely to return to their young in
order to protect them or to assist them in leaving the area.) Remove
food spillage, garbage, nesting material and other appealing items.
Survey the birds to determine flight and time patterns, entries and
exits, and nesting, feeding and roosting habits. This will suggest
the unit placement, speaker direction and time of operation you
should choose. Make educated guesses as to where the birds will
go when they are repelled from their current infestation, and consider
additional units to cover these alternative areas.
Maintain a clean and changing environment. Periodically clean the
area of nests and droppings, relocate or reposition the unit, vary the
output, or turn off the unit for a short time.
Install early, before “bird season” begins, as it is easier to keep the
birds away than to rout them out once they have established a living
pattern.
Use products synergistically. Two or more different kinds of devices
(this repeller plus a visual scare product and/or a roost inhibiting
device) will produce a synergistic effect -- i.e., in combination, the
products will yield much greater effectiveness than the one alone.
Contact us for information on “companion” products.
Prepare for Successful Bird Control
Successful Long-Term Behavior Modification

the control unit box. An optional battery cable may be
used to connect the control unit to a 12-volt battery. If
this is done, first connect the black battery clip to the
negative terminal on the battery and then connect the
red battery clip to the positive terminal. Both the con-
nection to the electrical outlet (or battery) and the con-
nection of the power cable inside the control unit must
be protected from dripping or splashing water. Do not
set an object filled with liquids on the control unit.
3) It is recommended to mount the speaker(s) on a post or
surface that is aimed directly and at the same level as
the infested area.
4) Set the recording switches, mode setting switches,
time-off switches, time of operation switches and ran-
dom operation switches to the desired settings. (See
“PROGRAMMING YOUR BIRDXPELLER” for complete
details on how to program your bird repeller).
5) Make sure the volume setting is set to LOW (all the way
counter-clockwise).
6) Slide the power switch to the ON position. The unit may
take a few seconds before starting.
7) Adjust the volume to the desired level.
8) Close the cover and latch shut. Ensure that the cover
is properly latched closed and do not open the cover
during rain or other conditions that would expose the
inside of the control unit to water.
PROGRAMMING YOUR BIRDXPELLER
To program your BIRDXPELLER unit
you will need a small screwdriver,
toothpick, or other small, rigid object
to move the switches in the switch
array. The switch array is the switch
bank located in the top left corner
of the unit (under “PROGRAM”). A
switch is ON if the switch is moved
to the right-hand side. The switch
is OFF if the switch is moved to the left-hand side.
BIRD SETTING SWITCHES
The Bird
S e t t i n g
Switches are
the first eight
switches in
the switch
array. Each switch has a recording number to the left
of it that corresponds with the bird descriptions listed
on the foil label inside the unit.
Super BirdXPeller PRO is designed to play each select-
ed sound at a different randomly selected frequency
each time it plays that sound. This feature is designed
to add to the effectiveness of the unit and is independent
of the Random Operation Switch Setting.
MODE SETTING SWITCHES
The Mode Setting Switches
set the various modes of
operation: such as the amount
of time between playing bird
distress calls, when the unit will operate (day only, night
only, or 24 hours), whether the unit will operate in the
random mode or normal mode, and whether the speak-
ers will operate in sequence or simultaneously.
Switch Mode or Function
1 Sets the Time-Off Period
2 Sets the Time-Off Period
3 Sets the Time the unit plays
4 Sets the Time the unit plays
5 Turns Random Mode On or Off
6 Sets Speaker operation sequence
DELAY SWITCHES
The two “Delay” or Time Off
Switches are located just below
the Bird switches in the switch
array. These switches control
the number of seconds or minutes between recorded
sounds. The SHORT setting is appropriate for test-
ing, but is NOT recommended for long-term success.
Please note that the unit will play, for 48 seconds total,
all of the selected recordings (either sequentially or
non-sequentially, depending on the Random Mode)
then it will go into a delay. The time the unit stays off
depends on the Delay and the Random Mode settings.
If the unit is operating in Random Mode, the unit will
delay anywhere from the minimum value to the maxi-
mum value for that Delay setting. If the unit is not in
Random Mode, it will delay only the minimum value.
To set the Delay period use the following settings on
switches 1 and 2 in the Mode Function settings.
Switch 1 Switch 2 Delay Period
ON OFF Short
OFF ON Medium
ON ON Long
OFF OFF Extra Long
Mode Min Max
Short 17 sec 50 sec
Medium 1 min 4:15 min
Long 5:00 min 10:00 min
XLong 10 min 30 min
TIME OF OPERATION SWITCHES
The two “Time” switches are located
just under the Delay switches in the
switch array. ‘Night Only’ operates the
unit at night and ‘Day Only’ operates
the unit during the day. However, the photocell that
senses the sunlight is susceptible to bright lights. Take
care not to have bright lights shining towards the unit
since this can prevent the unit from operating properly.
In ‘24-Hour Mode’, the unit will operate continuously,
regardless of the time of day. To set the Time period
for the unit to operate set switches 3 and 4 in the Mode
Function settings to the following:
Switch 3 Switch 4 Mode Settings
ON OFF Day Only
OFF OFF 24-Hour
OFF ON Night Only
RANDOM OPERATION SWITCH
The “Random” switch is the fifth switch in the switch
array. When the Random Mode is turned ON, the unit
will randomly play the selected
recordings in non-sequential order;
the Time Off Interval will be a
randomly selected period of time
within the selected range (Short, Medium, Long, Extra
Long); and the speakers will play one at a time in a
random pattern (if the Speaker Operation switch is set to
one speaker at a time - see below). When the unit is not
operating in the Random Mode, it will play the selected
recordings in their number order; the Time Off Interval
will be the shortest time period within the selected range;
and the speakers will play one at a time in a sequence
from Speaker 1 to Speaker 4 (assuming the Speaker
Operation Switch is set to one speaker at a time).
The Random Mode is recommended to keep birds
from adapting to a preset pattern of sounds. To
operate the unit in Random Mode, set Switch 5 in Mode
Settings as follows:
Switch 5 Mode Settings
ON Random mode ON
OFF Random mode OFF
NOTE: The unit will always play for approximately 48 seconds
independent of the number of sounds that are selected.
SPEAKER OPERATION SWITCH
The Speaker Operation switch is the bottom switch
in the Mode Settings switch array. When operating this
switch, the unit will either broadcast sounds out of one
speaker at a time OR out of all speakers at the same
time. When selecting one speaker at a time, the unit will
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
BIRD 1
BIRD 2
BIRD 3
BIRD 4
BIRD 5
BIRD 6
BIRD 7
BIRD 8
DELAY 1
2
TIME 3
4
RANDOM 5
SPEAKER 6
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RECORDINGS
MODE SETTINGS
OFF - ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
BIRD 1
BIRD 2
BIRD 3
BIRD 4
BIRD 5
BIRD 6
BIRD 7
BIRD 8
DELAY 1
2
TIME 3
4
RANDOM 5
SPEAKER 6
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RECORDINGS
MODE SETTINGS
OFF - ON
1 Pigeon I
2 Pigeon II/Bird Predator I
3 Starling/Pigeon III
4 Sparrow
5 Gull I
6 Gull II
7 Bird Predator II
8 Bird Predator III
BIRD 1
BIRD 2
BIRD 3
BIRD 4
BIRD 5
BIRD 6
BIRD 7
BIRD 8
DELAY
[
TIME
[
RANDOM 5
SPEAKER 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
RECORDINGS
MODE SETTINGS
1 2 3 4 5 6
1
2
3
4
OFF - ON
BIRD 1
BIRD 2
BIRD 3
BIRD 4
BIRD 5
BIRD 6
BIRD 7
BIRD 8
DELAY [
TIME [
RANDOM 5
SPEAKER 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
RECORDINGS
MODE SETTINGS
1 2 3 4 5 6
1
2
3
4
OFF - ON
BIRD 1
BIRD 2
BIRD 3
BIRD 4
BIRD 5
BIRD 6
BIRD 7
BIRD 8
DELAY
[
TIME
[
RANDOM 5
SPEAKER 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
RECORDINGS
MODE SETTINGS
1 2 3 4 5 6
1
2
3
4
OFF - ON